BREAKING NEWS: LOUTH GAA STADIUM BACK ON TRACK

INFORMATION FROM TONIGHTS MEETING IN PPFS DARVER

Louth GAA gaels received some good news today, following weeks of negotiations to get our stadium development back on track.

Much debate and questions were being asked about the progress of our new stadium, and thankfully tonight Chairman Sean McClean had answers for co.board delegates and club reps in PPFS Darver.

Joined by the Louth GAA Stadium Committee comprising of Tom Dooley, Niall Erskine, John Horan, Justin Travers, Dermot Clarke, Aidan Berrill and Colm Holmes, Sean McClean explained the status of our stadium development on the Inner Relief Road in Dundalk.

Back L/R Tom Dooley, Niall Erskine, John Horan, Justin Travers and Colm Holmes. Front L/R Dermot Clarke, Sean McClean and Aidan Berrill

Croke Parks delegation to the group, former Uachtaran John Horan, Niall Erskine and Justin Travers have been meeting on a very regular basis with the Louth representatives and have now come up with a plan to get the stadium underway. The stadium will be developed over 2 phases, phase 1 will consist of seated stand, floodlights, entrance and exits and playing pitch with phase 2 being the remainder.

A project manager has been appointed and has already begun the process to find a design team who will be tasked with designing a stadium to fit our budget, while at the same not reducing capacity or changing design from previous plans.

Sean McClean then spoke finances and spoke of the backing we have from government bodies, the GAA (Central Council and Leinster Council) with the remainder being funded by Louth GAA through a number of fundraising initiatives.

Chairperson Sean McClean speaking to club delegates

Club delegates then questioned the committee on various issues and will now go back to their clubs to share all information. An atmosphere of immense positivity was shared with the top table and the stadium committee were commended for their efforts.